Ten years ago, the movie Wild, starring the PCT (along with award-winning actresses Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern) hit the big screens.
Among many other things, Wild helped to raise awareness of the PCT, long-distance hiking and the value of wild places where people can recreate and find peace. In ... Read more
We apologize for the delay in sharing our Veterans Day message. Due to unforeseen circumstances, our communications team was unavailable last week. We appreciate your understanding and are honored to recognize and thank all veterans for their service. If you missed it, we encourage you to read Jason’s first article ... Read more
Welcome back for Part 2 of this series; if you missed the stories from Part 1, we encourage you to start here. You don’t want to miss them! With the thru-hiking season coming to a close and the end of the year fast approaching, we wanted to take a moment ... Read more
With the thru-hiking season coming to a close and the end of the year fast approaching, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the stories that the trail has shaped. We reached out to the PCT Class of 2024 and asked them to share with us how the ... Read more
Jeff Lau and his wife, Cathie, are the long time owners of Plaza Super Jet, a well-loved community grocery store in Wenatchee, Washington. Founded in 1926, the store has been in his family since 1979, and Jeff has personally overseen its operation for nearly 25 years. Under his guidance, Plaza ... Read more
Jason France is an author, speaker, and executive coach. He is a United States Air Force Veteran and retired after serving over thirty-one years in uniform. He thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2021, the Colorado Trail in 2022, and the Tahoe Rim Trail in 2023. Jason is the author ... Read more
On August 16-17, outdoor enthusiasts and PCT thru-hikers alike gathered in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge for the 17th annual PCT Days. The highly anticipated summer festival at Cascade Locks Marine Park never disappoints with its celebration and promotion of hiking, camping, ... Read more
Working for the Pacific Crest Trail has been a great season, from greeting hikers in Campo to seeing them thrive in the Sierra Nevada mountains. My name is Abbie, ”Kidska”. I am one of the Crest Runners for 2024, and if you haven’t already ... Read more
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